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City of Benton, Arkansas
Saturday July 16th, 2022 :: 02:18 p.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory today, heat index values up to 109. For the Heat Advisory Sunday, heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, southeast, southwest and western Arkansas.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory today, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory Sunday, from noon to 7 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CONWAY ... FAULKNER ... WHITE ... WOODRUFF ... PERRY ... GARLAND ... SALINE ... PULASKI ... LONOKE ... PRAIRIE ... MONROE ... PIKE ... CLARK ... HOT SPRING ... GRANT ... JEFFERSON ... ARKANSAS ... DALLAS ... CLEVELAND ... LINCOLN ... DESHA ... OUACHITA ... CALHOUN ... BRADLEY ... DREW ... SOUTHERN JOHNSON COUNTY ... SOUTHERN POPE COUNTY ... WESTERN AND NORTHERN LOGAN COUNTY ... NORTHERN SCOTT COUNTY ... NORTHWEST YELL COUNTY ... POLK COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ... SOUTHERN AND EASTERN LOGAN COUNTY ... CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SCOTT COUNTY ... YELL EXCLUDING NORTHWEST ... NORTHERN POLK COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS ... NORTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS ... SOUTHEAST POLK COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS ... SOUTHWEST MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Address/Location
City of Benton, Arkansas
114 S East St
Benton, AR 72015

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 501-776-5900

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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